Some homes define a street. Some define a neighborhood. 101 S Spring Avenue defines a way of life. Grand in scale, singular in character, and rooted in the heart of La Grange's Historic District, it is the rare residence that time has only made more remarkable. A sweeping front porch welcomes you before you've even reached the door. Original hardwood floors stretch beneath your feet, warm and rich with over a century of stories. Beyond the grand foyer, the home opens into an expansive great room where transom windows draw the sky inside, flooding the space with light. Ornate brass hardware, the kind that artisans no longer make, adorn doors of solid, substantial weight that close with the satisfying certainty of true craftsmanship. On a rare and generous 100 x 136 lot, the exterior is as considered as the interior. Lush, professionally landscaped grounds frame the home in a way that feels both curated and effortless. A new deck extends your living outdoors, creating a private sanctuary for al fresco dinners, weekend celebrations, or a quiet morning with coffee. And yet, for all its grandeur, this home offers something even more rare than its architecture: location. Two blocks from the Metra station, you are connected to Chicago with ease. Highly-rated Cossitt Avenue Elementary and Lyons Township High School are just a short walk away... yet another reason this address is simply without compromise. Downtown La Grange, an award-winning destination in its own right, is moments away: acclaimed restaurants, boutique shops, and a cultural scene that rivals far larger communities, all within walking distance. 101 S Spring Avenue has anchored a life of quality, culture, vitality, and grandeur to its stewards for over a century. That invitation now extends to you.
Contingent
$1,675,000
101 S Spring Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
5beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1908
0.31 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original hardwood floorsLush professionally landscaped groundsSweeping front porchOrnate brass hardwareExpansive great room
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Anne Monckton 312-533-0882,
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12636449
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Office, Foyer, Mud Room, Game Room, Recreation Room, Family Room, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X17
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X19
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 620 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X31
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X25
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X8
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 384 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X24
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X15
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X5
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 468 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X39
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 100.06 X 136.05
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 18043030290000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Prairie
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1908
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: La Grange
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,127,760
- Annual tax amount: $27,153
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/28/2010 | Sold | $832,500 |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07419654 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $112,776 +0% |
| 2023 | $27,153 +7.1% | $112,775 +25.7% |
| 2022 | $25,343 +4% | $89,732 |
| 2021 | $24,369 +1.9% | $89,732 |
| 2020 | $23,914 -10.1% | $89,732 -10.1% |
| 2019 | $26,599 +1.9% | $99,842 |
| 2018 | $26,090 +2.7% | $99,842 |
| 2017 | $25,416 +4.3% | $99,842 +16.4% |
| 2016 | $24,368 +7.1% | $85,778 |
| 2015 | $22,745 +1.5% | $85,778 |
| 2014 | $22,400 +14.2% | $85,778 +11.6% |
| 2013 | $19,609 +2.6% | $76,855 |
| 2012 | $19,104 +3.9% | $76,855 |
| 2011 | $18,387 -8.3% | $76,855 -20% |
| 2010 | $20,043 +2.9% | $96,065 |
| 2009 | $19,485 +5.2% | $96,065 -7% |
| 2008 | $18,516 +3.7% | $103,295 +11.8% |
| 2007 | $17,855 +2.6% | $92,396 |
| 2006 | $17,410 -7% | $92,396 -1.1% |
| 2005 | $18,725 +31.7% | $93,440 +41.1% |
| 2004 | $14,223 +6% | $66,223 |
| 2003 | $13,413 +26.6% | $66,223 |
| 2002 | $10,591 +7.1% | $66,223 +45% |
| 2001 | $9,894 +5.8% | $45,673 |
| 2000 | $9,347 +0% | $45,673 |
| 1999 | $9,347 | $45,673 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60525
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cossitt Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Park Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Lyons Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cossitt Avenue Elementary School
- Middle: Park Junior High School
- High: Lyons Twp High School
- District: 102
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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